PANDAS FROM CHINA

Early day motion 139, tabled 4 December 2008 by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 34 members.

That this House expresses its concern at the proposal to bring giant pandas from China to London, Edinburgh and Colchester zoos; considers that there are serious animal welfare problems attached to the keeping of giant pandas in zoos; notes that captive breeding of giant pandas has resulted in no successful reintroduction to the wild; believes that the best way to conserve the giant panda population is to support in situ projects such as panda reserves and habitat conservation; and requests the Scottish and UK governments not to become involved in using animals in the course of diplomatic exchange.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 9, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.